Lucas Paqueta Biography: Profile, Age, Family, Style of Play, Net Worth

Lucas Paquetá is a Brazilian professional footballer He plays as an attacking midfielder for the English club side, West Ham, and for the national team of Brazil.

He started his football career with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo before moving to Ac Milan and from there has been a sensation to watch.

Lucas Paqueta
Lucas Paqueta: Wiki, Bio, Age, Facts, Photo
Quick Facts
Full Name:Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
Date of Birth:August 27, 1997
Birth Place:Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Nationality:Brazil
Position:Attacking Midfielder
Club:West Ham
Height:1. 8 m
Weight:72 kg
Parents:Marcelo Paqueta, Cris Paqueta
Siblings:Matheus
Wife:Maria Eduarda Fournier (m. 2018)
Net Worth:$5 million
Career Statistics
2016-2018:Flamengo
2019-2020AC Milan
2021-2022-Lyon
2022-West Ham
National Team Career
2018-Brazil

Early Life

Lucas Paquetá was born Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima on August 27, 1997, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was born to Brazilian parents and has an elder brother named Matheus who also plays football.

Career

Lucas Paquetá started playing football at the age of 10. He began his career with the Flamengo youth team where he won the 2016 Copa Sāo Paulo de Juniores title. He was promoted to the club’s professional team hereafter.

Paquetá began playing for Flamengo’s professional team in 2016 after he signed a contract extension till 2020. He played his first match for Flamengo in a 3-1 win over Bangu. He recorded his first professional goal in a 4-0 win over Madureira, on February 19, 2017.

Flamengo agreed to a €35M deal with AC Milan for the transfer of Paqueta in 2018, and on January 4, 2019, the transfer was made official while announcing that the player had signed a five-year contract. He made his debut for the club on January 12, 2019, in a 2-0 win over Sampdoria, and recorded his first goal for Milan in a 3-0 win against Cagliari.

Paqueta signed for the French club side Lyon on September 30, 2020, for a fee of €20 million on a five-year contract. During the 21/22 season, he was elected the best foreign player in the French Championship, Ligue.

Paqueta later signed for West Ham on August 29, 2022, for a record fee undisclosed by the club. He made his West Ham debut in a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Personal Life

Lucas Paqueta got married to his wife Maria Eduarda Fournier in 2018.

Achievements

Lucas Paquetá won the Campeonato Carioca in 2017 (Flamengo)

He has also won other titles such as:

  • Copa America: 2019 (Brazil)
  • Bola de Prata: 2018
  • UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2020-21

Social Media

  • Instagram: @lucaspaqueta
  • Twitter: @LucasPaqueta97

Net Worth

Lucas Paqueta earns his career as a footballer. He has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions about Lucas Paqueta:

Who is Lucas Paqueta?

Lucas Paquetá is a Brazilian professional footballer He plays as an attacking midfielder for the English club side, West Ham, and for the national team of Brazil.

How old is Lucas Paqueta?

He was born on August 27, 1997.

Where is Lucas Paqueta from?

He is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What is Lucas Paqueta’s Height?

He has a height of 1.8 m

Is Lucas Paqueta married?

He got married to Maria Eduarda Fournier in 2018.

What is Lucas Paqueta’s Net Worth?

Lucas Paqueta has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

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